The Cleveleys Probus Club

30/08/2022

PROBUS is a club for fully retired men from all walks of life.
Fellowship. Friendship and fun, understanding plus a hugely important helping of probity.
We meet every week on Thursday mornings and before the start of the meeting there is always
ample time for a friendly chat over a cup of tea or coffee in the club bar and an opportunity to
continue after the meeting.
Most weeks we welcome a speaker many of whom will inform, educate and also entertain.
These presentations are often voyages of discovery and are fashioned to be enjoyed by all. If you
think you have heard everything then you might be in for a pleasant surprise

To mark the anniversary of her death on August 4 th , Neil Hendrie and friends presented the story of
Marilyn Munroe’s life and mysterious death. They gave us a well researched insight into the star’s
childhood and how it contributed to her crippling feeling of insecurity as an adult which induced
behaviours that antagonised everyone she worked with. They also laid out the circumstances of her
death from a drug overdose so that club members could to decide whether it was an accident ,
su***de or if she was murdered because of her relationships with the Kennedy brothers (Bobby and
President JFK)
On a lighter note we also held our regular quiz and here are three questions for you to have a go:
1 How many black keys are there on a piano?... no sneaking into your music room to count them.
2Who succeeded Henry 8 th ?
3 What familiar British musical instrument is known as a Dudelsack in Germany? Answers below.
Something old, something new, something borrowed something for you. So why not come along and
see for yourself you’ll be sure of a very warm welcome. We meet at the Park Club on West Drive in
Cleveleys, from 10.30 practically every Thursday morning. You don’t need to live in Cleveleys to join.
There is free parking and good public transport links.
Answers(1, 36 2, Edward 6 th (aged 9) 3, Bagpipes)

Just give us a call if you wish to come and sample a meeting or have any questions, we can’t all be
there all of the time so speak to either Derek Timms on 872306, Hamish Martin on 863118 and
07940 263214 or Tony Ward on 855966.
Our programme for September is as follows:
1 st September, A history of soap and bathing by Matthew Lepp
8 th September The Law is an Ass by Rev. Canon Robert Brunswick
15 th September, Laughter is the best medicine by Dennis Moore
22 nd September, Searching for Matthew by Maureen Nickson

23/07/2022

we all had a wonderful time when Munro ashton from the Royal Academy of music came along to show us all his wonderful aray of musical instruments

27/05/2022

Are you a man who is fully retired from the world of work Do
you miss the fellowship and friendships you enjoyed in your
workplace?
If so PROBUS could be just what you are looking for. It is a
club for fully retired men from all walks of life.
Fellowship. Friendship and fun, understanding plus a hugely
important helping of probity.
We meet every week on Thursday mornings and before the
start of the meeting there is always ample time for a friendly
chat over a cup of tea or coffee in the club bar and an
opportunity to continue after the meeting.
Most weeks we welcome a speaker many of whom will
inform, educate and also entertain.
These presentations are often voyages of discovery and are
fashioned to be enjoyed by all. If you think you have heard
everything then you might be in for a pleasant surprise, as
member Ian discovered when forensic scientist Caroline
Eames came to speak about her grim business.

The Club also encourages
members to give short talks
(We call them ‘Slices of Life’)
about their own experiences on any subject, such as travel ,

life in general, stories from their world of work or simply
their particular passion or hobby. Member Phil Consadine
recently shared his interest in preserving retired fire engines
including how he broke the news to his wife that he had
purchased two such machines.

The Club also offers day
trips and hotpot lunches
and these are open to
family and friends alike.
Something old, something
new, something borrowed
something for you. So why not come along and see for
yourself you’ll be sure of a very warm welcome. We meet at
the Park Club on West Drive in Cleveleys, from 10.30
practically every Thursday morning.
There is free parking and good public transport links.
Just give us a call if you wish to come and sample a meeting
or have any questions, we can’t all be there all of the time so
speak to either Derek on 01253 872306, Hamish on 01253 863118 or 01253 Eddie
on 01263 862 737 .

07/05/2022

were we had a visit a nice friend Munro Ashton who is a student at the royal academy of music when he came along and demonstrated all his wonderful musical instruments

26/04/2022

all had a great time at our last probus meeting thursday 21/04/2022
we had a hands on musical experience
here are a couple of photos

18/03/2022

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Categories Past Events Lectern Post author By admin Post date 12 January 2020 The club’s lectern of around 40 years old was beginning to look rather dilapidated so club member Jack Holland decided he would like to replace it. He contacted Mr. Bernard Hopkinson, lecturer in woodwork at the Blackpoo...